Calling All Young People

If you’re between the ages of 13 and 19, the City needs you! In fact, you’re our future! We need your input, your views, and your suggestions to make Summerside truly your City.

The City of Summerside’s Youth Committee provides a communications link between youth and the City and encourages facilities, programs, and services that enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life of youth in our community. The Committee provides a voice for the City’s youth and the means to design, plan, and execute real municipal-related projected.

The objectives of the Youth Committee are:

To keep the City connected on issues important to youth

To host municipal workshops, forums, and other special events directed at youth

To gather information on the needs and concerns of Summerside`s youth

To advocate for youth and the issues impacting youth

To seek input from youth on important City matters, so their perspective is well represented

To organize and present events created by and for the youth of Summerside

To provide leadership experiences for youth and further engage youth on City issues

To manage a (City funded) budget to carry out all of the above activities

To enhance civic literacy and responsible citizenship in City youth

To design, plan, and execute municipal-related projects

As part of its work, the Youth Committee submits a proposed budget to City Council which is considered during annual budget deliberations. A staff person is the liaison between the Committee and the City, and the Mayor (or a designate) sits on the Committee as an ex-officio members.

Members of the Youth Committee:

Emma Coughlin

Declan Rockwell

Cayden Wadman

Logan Enman

Shyann Gallant

Sofia Compos

Erica Grace Sonier

Jessica Sonier

Karen Farag

Kaleigh Clow

Participating on our Youth Committee is a great way for you to get involved and shape the Summerside of today and tomorrow.